Christian Onof

Dr. Christian Onof is an Associate Professor (Reader) in Stochastic Environmental Systems at Imperial College London's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Faculty of Engineering). He holds affiliations with the Centre for Systems Engineering and Innovation, Environmental and Water Resource Engineering group, and the Grantham Institute. After completing undergraduate studies in Mathematics and Engineering in Paris and Hanover, he earned his PhD at Imperial College and began his academic career as a lecturer in 1994.

• Education: BSc in Mathematics/Engineering (Paris/Hanover), PhD in Environmental Systems (Imperial College London)

His research focuses on stochastic rainfall modeling for hydrological simulations and flood design, particularly at fine time-scales, with emphasis on climate change impact assessment and development of downscaling tools. Recent work explores statistical/machine learning approaches for convective rainfall forecasting.

Teaching responsibilities include pioneering courses in Statistics (MEng Year II), Operational Research (MEng Year IV), and Stochastic Hydrology (MSc). He has taught over a dozen undergraduate modules and contributed to international collaborations, including a course at École des Ponts ParisTech via the European Athens Network.

As former Course Director of the MSc in Systems Engineering and Innovation, he has actively promoted student exchange programs, establishing partnerships with universities in Melbourne, Hong Kong PolyU, Barcelona, Queensland, and California.

No scientific awards or specific grants are explicitly listed, though his research contributions are notable in environmental systems engineering.